Plastic waste export volume in the Netherlands 2022, by destination
In 2022, the leading destination for plastic waste exports from the Netherlands was neighboring Belgium, with shipments surpassing 133,000 metric tons. The Netherlands was the largest exporter of plastic waste to third-ranking Indonesia, with exports of nearly 85,000 metric tons. Indonesia has become a popular destination for plastic waste exports in recent years. However, like many other developing countries, it lacks the capacity to properly process such large volumes of waste. In turn, this waste is often incinerated or ends up leaking into the environment.
